Really coming into its own. Beautifil now but probbably even better in 5-7 more years. Strong tannins on the finish but in a gripping style rather than drying. Nose is a little sharp but blows off over time. Well made example of good mountain fruit.
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Nose was a bit reticent but opened up over time. Age has definitely mellowed the fruit here and everything is nicely integrated, if maybe a bit thin on the mid-palate. Finish is surprisingly robust with tannins that are clearly present but not astringent. I wouldn't want to leave too much longer in the bottle (2 years?) but beautiful now.
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2010 O'Shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain
10/4/2014 - Feindinger Likes this wine: 91 Points
Really coming into its own. Beautifil now but probbably even better in 5-7 more years. Strong tannins on the finish but in a gripping style rather than drying. Nose is a little sharp but blows off over time. Well made example of good mountain fruit.
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2008 Darioush Pinot Noir
9/25/2014 - Feindinger Likes this wine: 92 Points
Fruit forward while still maintaining a nice mouthfeel. Strong cola and red fruit elements. Good structure. In a really good place.
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2006 Barnett Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District
8/13/2013 - Feindinger wrote: 92 Points
Nose was a bit reticent but opened up over time. Age has definitely mellowed the fruit here and everything is nicely integrated, if maybe a bit thin on the mid-palate. Finish is surprisingly robust with tannins that are clearly present but not astringent. I wouldn't want to leave too much longer in the bottle (2 years?) but beautiful now.
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